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If the quadratic equation (1+m2)x2+2mcx+c2a2=0 has equal roots, prove that c2=a2(1+m2).

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Solution

(1+m2)x2+2mcx+c2a2=0 has equal roots

b24ac = 0

(2mc)24(1+m2)(c2a2) = 0

4m2c24(c2a2+m2c2m2a2) = 0

4m2c24c2+4a24m2c2+4m2a2 = 0

4m2a24c2+4a2 = 0

m2a2c2+a2 = 0

a2(1+m2)c2 = 0

c2 = a2(1+m2)
hence proved.


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